John Adams Institute events start with an inspiring talk, continue in discussion, and include questions from the public. Our talks are hosted at venues throughout Amsterdam and our specially selected moderators ensure enriching and thought-provoking evenings.
New York Burning
John Adams & Fulbright Event with Jill Lepore
Apr 20, 2023, 8:00 pm -
10:00 pm,
De Duif, Prinsengracht 756, Amsterdam
New York City, 1741: Fires break out throughout the city. Public and private property is set ablaze, and the ruling elite is nervous. There are whispers of a coup, or worse, an outright rebellion. But the perpetrators of the crimes lurk in the shadows, and so, fueled by the paranoia that accompanies hearsay, the authorities …
Immigration, Transformation and Society
Theater & Talk
Apr 24, 2023, 7:00 pm -
10:00 pm,
OBA Theater, Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam
What makes up the immigrant experience? What are its contours, challenges, and realities? And what gets lost, altered, or edited in the transition between leaving one’s birth country and arriving in a new one? The John Adams Institute is thrilled to present an evening that weaves arts and academics, traverses national boundaries, and crosses oceans, …
